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Old Jan 24, 2023 | 06:19 AM
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Front side marker lights flickering w/LED bulbs

I replaced the side marker lights with LEDs awhile back, and noticed that the fronts are flickering, but the rears are fine. I suppose I could change them back to standard bulbs, but I'm curious if there is another fix for this. Thanks.
Old Jan 24, 2023 | 06:29 AM
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Return them and try another version. It would be futile to try to compile a list of products that work because there’s a new one each week (or more) and they disappear almost as quickly.
Old Jan 24, 2023 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by PulpFriction
Return them and try another version. It would be futile to try to compile a list of products that work because there’s a new one each week (or more) and they disappear almost as quickly.
So it's the type of LEDs, rather than the fact that they're LEDs? Good to know.
It seems odd that the same bulbs don't flicker in the rears, though.
Old Jan 24, 2023 | 06:35 AM
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Check to see if the contacts are clean, I ve noticed my led bulbs go out in the cold weather.
Old Jan 24, 2023 | 06:37 AM
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Check to see if the contacts are clean, I ve noticed my led bulbs go out in the cold weather.
Good idea. I'll give that a try.
Old Jan 24, 2023 | 06:44 AM
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Look to see full contact, the glass 94 bulb is thicker then the led bulb
Old Jan 24, 2023 | 12:12 PM
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Swap them front for back if that's a reasonable ask, if the flicker moves, new bulbs, if not, it's the car.
Old Jan 24, 2023 | 01:02 PM
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If you think LED conversion is complicated for automotive, try industrial or residential. Mind-numbing.
Old Jan 24, 2023 | 04:01 PM
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Yes, Pulp now let’s focus on the task at hand!
Old Jan 24, 2023 | 06:49 PM
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Soon as it warms up a bit, I'll check the contacts and maybe swap the bulbs front to back.
Should have today, but the day got away from me.



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